Asbestos related litigation in the us runs into billions of dollars today. So much so that the amount is estimated to exceed the combined cost of destruction caused by 9/11 and Hurricane Andrew

A ChevronTexaco-led oil grouping, Tengizchevroil (TCO), has been

NAFTA tribunal s ban on potential carcinogen leaves larger environmental issues unaddressed

SC comes down heavily on corporates and HP government, slapping a Rs 5 crore fine for defacing rocks in Rohtang Pass

Prescription drug Prempro, used to treat menopausal symptoms, is under the scanner in the US following a government study that has linked it to other health problems. Class action suits have been

Environment ministry favours small manufacturers, ignores experts’ advice on air emission norms for off-road diesel engines

An Alabama jury found international company Monsanto liable for decades of pollution in a small US town named Anniston. The verdict has opened the door for millions of dollars of claims against the

The Madras High Court has dismissed the writ petitions filed by the tannery units in Vellore district, challenging the apportionment of compensation among the 325 units. Now, the skin and hide